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Mean Yield and NCIC Compared Between Various Study Methodologies
| Yield, % | NCIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct contact | 46.38 | 2.06 |
| Indirect contact | 43.17 | 0.86 |
| Beyond FDR | 39.8 | 3.65 |
| FDR only | 54.5 | 0.80 |
| Active sample collection | 33.5 | 4.11 |
| Centralized collection | 47.45 | 1.06 |
| Genetic testing | 44.3 | 2.47 |
| Biochemical testing | 45.2 | 0.42 |
FDR indicates first-degree relative; and NCIC, new cases per index case.
